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[Android Head-Units] Cool82:
GPS APP

What GPS do you have?. I have a CoPilot Live, TomTom, Sygic, Igo .....

The one that works best for me is the copilot.

Tom Tom is listening very low. I set the volume at the top but is still hearing low.

Sygic in my unit was installed by the factory. I start but always fails when I try to download the maps at first.

IGO Primo was in SD gave me my seller. One is in English and Russian but not in Spanish.
[Android Head-Units] artash44:
Navigation

I use Waze when I commute. I use Google Navigation when I make a trip. Sygic is plagued with map errors where I live near NW Houston. Waze is community driven and social (you can see other users on the map and send them messages).
[Android Head-Units] Hoodie11:
yes i am aware. the netgear dongle i used on my PC with installed drivers for the dongle. not on the HU. I am using the the standard hotspot app for motorola that came with the phone.
[Android Head-Units] Doggtagg:
I found this video of a new unit on youtube at: youtube.com/watch?v=W_Kbm09cHQQ .

I have contacted the seller (Pumpkin) twice but was unable to get any more information on this unit.
[Android Head-Units] Jake Bullit:
I use copilot to, have done for a few years, it's excellent.

I think you can adjust nav volume under sound settings>nav volume.

You can also set it for front speakers only.

Sent from my HTC HD2
[Android Head-Units] Talclipse:
finally after a few weeks I found some time to install mine but it seems it has some issues.

first Gps and play store just seem to work when ever they want.Gps was working fine last night after the install, and this morning on the way to work it keeps sayin connection lost.

if I take the vol past 12 I hear a bad hiss along with poping when I take the vol down to 0 or cut the unit off.
[Android Head-Units] Jake Bullit:
Are you using the supplied wired GPS?

Sent from my HTC HD2
[Android Head-Units] Talclipse:
yeah.the Gps issue this morning was probably cause I wws tryin to use google nav with no internet connection ;) my bad it was early lol.
[Android Head-Units] urgodfather:
Try a different app and see if that works. Like I mentioned, Barnacle Tether works, as does several others. Check the thread.

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[Android Head-Units] artash44:
I have not been able to get a usb mic to work

Has anyone figured out a way to connect an external mic?
[Android Head-Units] urgodfather:
You can always open the unit, and solder a 3.5mm headphone jack to the mic line... then run a standard 3.5mm mic to where ever you need.

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[Android Head-Units] erkme73:
The birth of my baby boy sidelined my ability to troubleshooting my unit until now. My "me-time" has all but evaporated.

I've reset the device back to the stock, unrooted firmware to see if I could finally get my YouTube and Gmail account to work as it should. No dice.

When I open YT, I get an "error logging in". If I click on "log in" on YT, same error.

HAS ANYONE been able to get their YT to log into their account

?

With Gmail, I can only receive new mail if I hit "refresh". There is no option to sync automatically. If I send email to myself from the HU, it immediately registers new mail - but I think that's a function of Gmail checking for mail as you send new mail.

HAS ANYONE been able to get their Gmail account sync automatically?

Also, the USB dongle that I ordered from Amazon for $12 does work. However, it took some trial and error.

In the four port hub, I had the oem wifi radio dongle, the new BT adapter, and a small logitech nano mouse receiver. With all three plugged in, the Quick BT Manager app would try to turn on BT for about 5 seconds, then rever to off. After removing the nano receiver, power cycling the HU, it worked. I could then put the nano receiver back it, and it kept running - even after multiple reboots.

I also ordered a USB-based OBDII scanner - to use as a backup if the BT thing never worked out. Looks like I won't need it, but it didn't keep me from trying. So, I created a file file according to this:

I created this file, saved it with the appropriate permissions, rebooted, and restarted Torque. Under settings/OBDI2 adapter settings/connection type, I had tty/usb0 as the only option. However, Torque reports the USB adapter as not connected. It's closer than what I had before creating the file - at which point it said "error connecting to USB, logging..." or something like that.

Am I missing a step to be able to use the USB adapter?

At this point it's not critical, as the BT is working.

Finally, if I wanted to connect my android cell phone to the external BT dongle, is there an app/profile that would let me stream music from the phone to the radio?

Here are two videos of me trying to get the Gmail sync and YT account login. This is using the stock firmware.

Gmail not syncing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yevejnaip8

YouTube not logging into account: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntI_SkEqa6w
[Android Head-Units] Hal9k_:
I added the loader for the radio with a capacitive screen in the archive with latest version of my custom firmware in this post.

Thanks 949BFN !
[Android Head-Units] ahdoublexl:
I am trying to wire the harness for this unit and I am stuck on the illumination wire. The head unit has just one, and the wiring kit for my hyandai has a 2 illumination wires and an illumination ground. Does anyone have an idea how I should wire this?

Any assistance would be appreciated
[Android Head-Units] Cool82:
Thanks, I have already downloaded. :good:
[Android Head-Units] bmcfiv:
newb about to buy unit

fantastic, world above name brand offerings at 1/5 the cost. about to buy, can anyone help answer questions? would be great for the not so savvy crew such as myself.

1. How does it connect to internet? Via wifi through phone hotspot? Bluetooth?

2. How does it connect to phone contacts and music? Via wifi? Bluetooth?

3. Anything special about installation? Do I need to put different software on? Do I need extra cables?

4. Any key info that could be a concern?

5. What ebay seller do you recommend and what is the exact unit? lots, not sure who to trust or what the model is.

6. Does Ouku's 7" make sense? Is it android? Has anyone tried?

Much appreciated, trying to spread the word, devices like this could turn this segment upside down.
[Android Head-Units] MANDROIDS:
1. Internet - wifi via hotspot. Telephone - bluetooth

2. Contacts - telephone - bluetooth Music - don't know - who has music on their phone? Music can be accessed from the micro sd card inserted into the radio.

3. Don't know - Had the radio professionally installed. Don't recall them saying anything was different or odd.

4. The contact system is horrendous. Android apps cannot access radio contacts.

5. Products seems to be similar from seller to seller. Look at their feedback.

6. Don't know I have the 6.2" unit

See my prior comments:

"We really need root / update of the android os/ add android camera drivers (rear view and aux input) / install and use better phone book for dialing with speed dials."

"The radio has so much potential, it would be a shame to have it stay as is."

Where do we get software updates?

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Is there anyone here that can speaks Chinese and can translate the following so that hopefully the manufacturer can understand our issues (via cut and paste)?

The radio is great... but there are only a few small issues:

1) How do we root the unit?

2) Is there an update of the android operating system to newer Ice Cream Sandwich 4.1 or Jelly Bean 4.2?

3) How do we add android app accessible camera drivers (for rear view and aux input)?

4) Phone contacts need to be able to be seen or modified by Android apps

5) Phone contacts system is a mess and would be better if it resembles the contact system on our android telephones

6) Telephone module needs speed dials
[Android Head-Units] iherbivore:
MI grabbed the update file found earlier in this thread and succesfully ran the MCU portion. The part with the system.img isn't working for me. It says to hold any panel key while booting to enter the update process. I keep booting straight up and not updating the files from the card. Does anyone know whatI might be doing wrong?
[Android Head-Units] lincolndroid:
Same problem

Having the same problem here... will not boot to system update... MCU works but tried the hold face button methods...no luck!
[Android Head-Units] vwman:
Did you verifiy that all of the needed files are in the root of the SD card. The system may not even try the update if it cannot see all the files.

I would also try pressing different combinations of buttons before powering on. I think that I pushed two of the right buttons to get mine to work.

Scott
[Android Head-Units] lincolndroid:
Anyone else have a problem?

Still cannot get any music to play from sd card or streaming through Pandora, I heart, slacker, or even you tube. It used to be just fine... but now when I try to play its starts and plays for 1 sec then locks up... I know there was and issue with some phones doing that but I have tried all those solutions but no luck..

.Also its seems like anytime another sound is to be played it flashes black then kicks back to the mode I was in. This happens on mail notifications and Gps voice directions....

Radio, Ipod, Cd play great...

Anyone else have any suggestions, I flashed, cleared memory, reinstalled apps..... cant seem to pinpoint the annoying issue... waiting to here from techs on a solution.. I will be sure to post any updates they may give me.... hopefully they are working on some other small bugs..like BT phonebook....

Maybe an OS update???? Thinking this has something to do with the media handler....
[Android Head-Units] greekstile:
Just installed the radio. Straightforward, easy install.

A few questions. First, anyone figure out how to save favorite stations to memory in the radio app? For the life of me, I can't figure this out.

Also, has anyone hooked up an external monitor to video out and gotten it working?

Evrerything else seems fine. Although JB would be nice, but maybe not necessary for what ghe unit is. Root is totally needed though. I saw on another forum where Protekk expressed interest in taking a crack. Perhaps we should reach out to him?

He does good work. Used his kernels on my phones and he currently devs for AOKP.

Thanks!
[Android Head-Units] Jake Bullit:
Tune to your station, then tap and hold the desired preset on the left.

Sent from my HTC HD2
[Android Head-Units] greekstile:
Ill keep trying that, but it keeps changing to the channel that is laready pre-set.

Thanks!
[Android Head-Units] iherbivore:
I formatted the SD card as fat32 and verified the files are there. I have tried various buttons but I will focus on the right ones and try again. When it works, does it pick up right after Andy dissapears or is it further along in the boot cycle?
[Android Head-Units] spazfishy:
This happened to me after update. When I used my fingernail or stylus it worked. Weird yeah, but sensitive I guess.
[Android Head-Units] spazfishy:
This was tricky for me too. I had to hold in the left volume button and any other physical button to get it to work. Should be in a powered off state first.
[Android Head-Units] spazfishy:
This really sounds like a hardware problem or possibly something was wired incorrectly to me. I'm no expert but I noticed odd audio problems when I had mine wired up wrong.
[Android Head-Units] spazfishy:
I could pitch in a few bucks to get one going.. Anyone know how to get some attention?

Also, There is an app called tasker that will auto detect the bluetooth on this device and automatically turn on hotspots for you when you enter your car and turn it off when you leave. I looked for this for a while and this does in fact work.. Kinda awesome.. Just throwing it out there..
[Android Head-Units] kirill.lrnv:
update promised on may.

I've contacted the seller from Ebay:

"Hello, I just received this device. It works great, but there are a few issues, that I hope you can help me with:

1)Unit does not find wifi signal from iPhone5;

2) Bluetooth is for cellphone only, but I need to connect ODB2 adapter;

3) Phone contacts system is a mess and it need to be seen or modified by Android apps;

4) Telephone module needs speed dials;

5) How do we root the unit?

6) Is there an update of the android operating system to newer Ice Cream Sandwich 4.1 or Jelly Bean 4.2?"

He just answered to me:

"Answers are as below for you：

1. This unit can not connect iPhone through WIFI.

2. Can you please tell me what's "ODB2 adapter"?

3. Do you mean phone book?

4. Our new version of the upgrading software will be ready May.

5. Sorry it can not.

6. Our new version of the upgrading software will be ready in May."

I think, it's better to wait for any factory or at least useful/working update.

Then to be installing some stuff that somebody have thrown on youtube!
[Android Head-Units] MANDROIDS:
I wonder why they can't get us root....
[Android Head-Units] greekstile:
I think it's pretty obvious why they don't want us to gain root access. It's the quickest way to mess things up if you don't know what you are doing.

That said, in another thread here, it seems like all the info we need to root it. I'm clueless when it comes Linux, so it's beyond me. But here are the basics:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=31512102&postcount=32

This basically explains how to unpack the image files, apply the necessary files, and repack.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=34526716&postcount=40

This explains how to fix the CRC after repacking.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=36341686&postcount=45

And here is a guy that did it.

I've explored the Russian links through Google Translate and although they have rooted system images, it's not for this particular radio. It's a different model. However, they are all basically made by the same manufacturer, so this exploit should work the same.

So, anyone willing to give this a try with the update files we have for this unit?
[Android Head-Units] iherbivore:
Thanks for that. Ultimately I had to hold the left volume and all 4 left panel buttons. I think I fumbled the volume button for a moment at the beginning and this is what really did it.
[Android Head-Units] kirill.lrnv:
"I've explored the Russian links through Google Translate and although they have rooted system images,"

Give me a link to that site, since I am Russian, I might succeed in getting them to make custom firmware for us.
[Android Head-Units] greekstile:
4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=362822

Give this a shot.
[Android Head-Units] Pop45398:
Connect the HU illumination wire to your car's illumination wire, not illumination ground as the head unit dims when positive voltage is applied to it. If still not certain which wire to connect to, use a voltmeter to check which wire has positive voltage. If there are 2 "hot" wires, 1 likely varies voltage with dimmer position, the other constant, choose the constant as the HU dimming control is either bright or dim, it doesn't vary intensity as do your car's instrument lights. If you dim your instrument lights below a certain level the HU will revert back to bright, assuming your car's illumination circuit varies voltage as does mine.
[Android Head-Units] artash44:
Instead of a headphone jack?

Instead of a headphone jack maybe I could cut the male end off a 25 FT 3.5mm Male to Female Stereo Audio Headphone Extension Cable(3S12-25) and solder it to the internal microphone and run the cable out the back and down to the floor. I could then hook whatever I wanted to the female connector and not disable the internal mic.
[Android Head-Units] urgodfather:
LMAO, That's essentially what I'm telling you to do except one little problem... physically yes, you could hook anything to the headphone jack.. BUT you wouldn't be able to hear anything i.e. audio playback UNLESS you initiate a call THEN whatever you have playing would be sent to whom ever you're on the phone with as mic pickup. Connecting it to the mic would only work as a mic period. If you want 3.5mm headphone in for playback then you would need to convert L+R RCA male to 3.5mm headphone female and then use the AUX program to switch to audo playback.Capisce?

My adapter came with both ILLUMINATION (orange) and DIMMER (orange/white). Just connect the ILLUMINATION to ILLUMINATION and not worry about dimmer. The unit isn't bright and the buttons will not be lit unless your dash lights are on i.e. night time.

Don't forget to click THANKS ;)
[Android Head-Units] Pop45398:
My buttons have always been lit when the unit is powered, even before I connected the illumination wire, and still remain lit even if dash lights are on or off.
[Android Head-Units] ransoma22:
3 days ago, my system went down

1) No visual on the screen, totally black

2) The cooling fan is still spinning

3) I can connect to the bluetooth.

In short, even I off my engine, the device keep on running for 3 days and until today, after i went down to my mechanic, he simply used a ball point pen to press the RESET button in front of my head unit and the unit sprang back to life..

So, if you encounter similar problem like mine, please do a RESET ...

:laugh::laugh:

At the same time, i still trying to get the 3G dongle to work, I talked to my supplier and he told me that only a few dongle can work on this unit ..
[Android Head-Units] Jake Bullit:
Thats happened to me a couple of times now.I disconnected the car battery for a couple of minutes and everything was back to normal.

Did the reset put it back the wayyou had it,or was it like a factory reset?
[Android Head-Units] ransoma22:
I don't think it a factory reset because all the information including my radio station setting are still intact.

It given me a bad scare for few days because the device was running 24 hours for 3 days.

I hope it will help those whom encountering the same problem like me and to trace back the event which trigger this was I inserted a MicroSD card into the slot to test and remove it.

That where my problem persist until today, so I suspect it could be a android OS problem...
[Android Head-Units] artash44:
Wiring Problem

If it managed to be on for 3 days with the key off wouldn't it indicate that the wiring is wrong. When I turn my key off my stereo get no voltage.
[Android Head-Units] Pop45398:
Did your seller give you model numbers of compatible 3g dongles? I've read about one that was just released in Feb. that is supposed to be Linux compatible but haven't shopped for it yet, Mercury M720d and M720v. The former accepts memory cards of 16gb, the latter 32gb (not sure why someone would want to use a memory card in one, and not sure that's why my dongles don't work as I read that having memory card in them makes Linux treat them as a memory device instead of 3g. There is supposedly a fix for that but it sounds too complicated for a Linux/Android newbie.

It sounds like yours is wired wrong, they are supposed to be wired with a constant hot and a switched hot (battery & ignition wires). I have an older single DIN 7" touchscreen unit that occasionally has to be reset because it has started acting strange, usually after my car battery has gotten really low.

[EDIT]

You should note that when you turn your car off, the HU does not immediately shut off (indicated by the panel lights remaining lit), it stays on for about 5 seconds. This is actually a useful function so the unit doesn't reboot when you turn the key from accessory to on or start.
[Android Head-Units] ransoma22:
I ruling out wiring problem.most probably it because the device stuck at shutting down due to software problem..and it does not happen everytime.

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He didn't give me however, I searched his online store and found this particular model.

Huawei E1750

] ...i believe it should work for other Android Car Audio system.

By the way, mine is not a OUKU brand, it a EXTRONS but the unit look exactly the same , just that I guess all came from the same direct factory but re-market by many other suppliers in China
[Android Head-Units] artash44:
Boot time

Is there a way to get better boot time? Seems like it takes my unit a really long time to boot. I have a 16GB disk and an OBD2 and my boot time is at least 2 minutes. Would a smaller SD card help?
[Android Head-Units] Pop45398:
Thanks, I may just have to give one a try, they are reasonably enough priced, I found them on ebay, $32 BIN from China, $42 BIN from US.
[Android Head-Units] ransoma22:
no problem.

same here, i trying to find one unit to try :)
[Android Head-Units] Pop45398:
That's way too long. Stock, mine booted in 40 seconds, rooted 22 seconds. I am using a 32gb class 10 card. I would "think" the smallest, fastest card you use, the faster it will boot. Try booting with no SD card. Maybe a factory reset would help???
[Android Head-Units] urgodfather:
Have you installed a lot of apps? If so, this would make a difference. Remember, this is a car radio... NOT a tablet, so try to keep things minimal on it to get the best performance.
[Android Head-Units] iherbivore:
What are you people doing to trim out the face area? I haven't found a good way to make a clean install as the face is slightly wider and taller than a standard double din. I think there is enough padding that I can trim some material off the edges but I don't know how to do it cleanly.
[Android Head-Units] Cool82:
tts voice setup

anyone know how to access the setup to select the tts voices?I have installed "IVONA" and after installing it activates the setup but I did wrong and I want to change. I've tried to uninstall the application and install it again but it will not leave the setup.
[Android Head-Units] artash44:
A file

I used a very fine file to get mine to fit. I have to admit it made a lot of fines that I had to clean up but it worked well. I had to file away hard plastic about 3/32" to 1/8" but the radio hid where I filed the plastic down.

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I will probably have to go to manage apps and see which programs I can live without. I want to keep Pandora and Torque for sure.
[Android Head-Units] urgodfather:
Instead of trying to tether WiFi to the Head Unit and running Pandora, WinAmp, other audio streaming apps from the HU... just install it on your phone and pair the phone to BT on the HU. Then your phone is the "remote control" per sae, and the HU is an audio gateway. You have to use the music function in the phone app on the HU. That't how I do it. It works like a charm. Plus, my phone is WAAAYYY more powerful than the A8 clocking at 1ghz in these HU's.

I used a dremel tool to cut around the dash to make it fit. However, I also was performing a dash mod by converting the factory 1.5 DIN space to a 2 DIN space (Chevy S-10). So, I still need to go back and fill the gap with Bondo and paint it.
[Android Head-Units] Pop45398:
What's really odd is that before buying this unit I'd bought an identical looking WinCE model that came with a trim ring that fit perfectly, making my install look factory but I had to return that non-functioning unit and opted for this one that didn't come with a trim ring. I then bought a Pioneer ADT-VA133 install kit but the trim ring didn't fit over the unit and broke to pieces when trying to enlarge the hole on my table saw. Right now it's trimmed with electrical tape. Not sure if I'll buy another ADT-VA133 for $40 and try using a Dremel and guide, or opting to try another install kit designed specifically for my car for $90 and hope that trim ring fits.